South Korea sanctions actress over her family's pro-Japanese past

South Korean actress Ahn Ha-young is criticized for her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities.

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Her apologies failed to quell the controversy, leading to her withdrawal from advertisements and a TV series.

This case highlights South Korea's historical sensitivity toward colonial Japan.

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